Hi everyone
I hope you enjoyed the first chapter, this is my first time really putting my effort into a story and I've got a few ideas of where I would like to take it but your opinions and constructive criticism can help a lot in terms of where you'd like the story to go and what you not exactly feeling. I am currently on holiday and will be going back to school in 2 weeks so I'll try my best to write as much as I can before school opens.
Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters; they all belong to Bold and the Beautiful and CBS.
Previously: - Steffy and Liam have both returned from Aspen
-Steffy had a talk with her parents and they both have suspicions about Aspen
-Hope is telling Liam about her decision to move out of the beach house.
Malibu Beach House:
Liam has just arrived back from Aspen and Hope nervously tells him that she is moving out of the beach house until his divorce is finalised, Liam is completely stunned and even more confused about what he should do next.
Liam: Hope please don't do this. I know things are difficult but do you really think moving out is necessary?
Hope: Yes Liam I do! Look Liam I hate this as much as you but how can I love someone else if I don't love myself. Our lives have been completely derailed by Steffy and her antics, if she just signed the annulment papers none of this would even be happening!
Liam thinks back to Aspen when Steffy handed him the annulment papers and is overwhelmed with guilt. Part of him wants to be honest with Hope because it's the right thing to do but he knows that telling Hope that Steffy signed the annulment papers and that he tore them up would make things worse, he starts pacing up and down trying to process the news Hope has just given him.
Hope: Liam say something…please.
Liam: I don't know what to say Hope, this all seems so sudden.
Hope: Yeah it is and Steffy will probably see this as an opportunity to try and save your marriage but Liam…we've been through so much, a few more weeks won't matter. I love you, never ever forget that.
Liam tries to put on a brave smile for Hope even though his heart is broken into a million pieces.
Liam: I won't, I love you too. (He embraces her; they kiss and look into each other's eyes until Hope turns around to fetch her handbag)
Hope: I'll get someone to come pick up my things. (Looks longing into his eyes) I promise I'll be back here before you even notice I was gone and we will start our lives together exactly like we've always planned.
As Hope walks out the door, Liam is crushed and almost cannot believe that Hope's walked out on him again, he picks up his phone.
Steffy's Condo:
Steffy has settled back in and changed into a simple black crop top and denim Guess skinny jeans with a pair of converse sneakers. She pours herself a glass of water, takes a bag of ketchup chips from the pantry and before she sits down to go over her work, her cellphone rings and its Liam.
Steffy: Missing me already?
Liam: Yeah kinda. Hey can you come over, there's something I need to talk to you about.
Steffy: Is something wrong?
Liam: Yes…no…I mean I don't know, I just could really use a friend right now.
Steffy: Well then I'm on my way.
Liam: I hope I'm not stealing you away from something important.
Steffy: No you're not; I'll be there in 15mins.
Liam: Thanks.
Steffy: Hey you never have to thank me for having your back. (They both hang up as Steffy fetches her biker jacket and keys, heading over to Liam's house.)
Forrester Creations (Design office)
Thomas is busy working on designs for the revival of the Intimates Lines with Steffy as the lead model.
Hope: Oh hey, I didn't think there was someone here.
Thomas: Oh just little old me. I can leave if that's what you want –
Hope: No no no its okay, we're still friends we can still work together.
Thomas: Hey are you okay, you seem like I don't know…in a mood. (Hope looks away hoping to avoid eye contact with Thomas) Hey if you don't wanna tell me anything cause you know I'm the 'enemy's' brother it's okay but I just wanna make sure you're okay.
Hope: I moved of Liam's house today.
Malibu Beach House:
Liam is anxiously awaiting Steffy's arrival so he takes out a beer and his computer but can't seem to focus as his mind keeps drifting away to thoughts of Hope until a knock on the door pulls him out of his thoughts.
Liam: (opens the door) Hey that was fast.
Steffy: (walking in) Well I told you 15mins and there wasn't that much traffic on PCH so…
Liam: Yeah thanks for coming.
Steffy: Are you okay?
Liam: (frustrated) I'm just tired Steffy, I'm so tired.
Steffy: Liam what's going on, I don't understand.
Liam: You know I've tried; I've tried to be understanding and supportive. I've tried accommodating everyone in this situation and granted I haven't done the best but why do I keep getting punished. Why is nothing ever enough?
Steffy: I'm guessing this is about Hope?
Liam: Yeah she's gone…she moved out.
Steffy stood there stunned and astonished trying to figure out what this meant especially for her marriage that was about to end while back at FC a torn Thomas was trying to process the news and try to be sensitive to Hope while being a little happy for his sister.
Forrester Creations (Design office)
Thomas: Wow such a big move.
Hope: Yeah kinda crazy right. Do you think I'm being reckless?
Thomas: Well if you feel it's what's best for you right now then I wouldn't call it reckless, I'd call it being realistic and mature.
Hope: And leaving the gate wide open for your sister.
Thomas: Look Hope no one wants to see Steffy happy more than me but that doesn't mean I want to see you unhappy. We're family too remember, you mean a lot to me. I'll be honest okay, knowing Steffy she probably might see this as a window of opportunity to save her marriage and if she thinks she can do that then I'll support here but if you need me too I'll be here. You've both just gotta face the fact that in a few weeks both of your lives will be changing.
Hope: Yeah I realise that but what Steffy fails to realise is that the minute that divorce becomes final, Liam and I will get married, I will move back in as his wife and everything that's happened won't matter anymore.
Malibu Beach House:
Liam: Shocking right? (Chuckles) Don't worry I had the exact same look.
Steffy: What…what happened?
Liam: Well I came in from the airport and she was standing right there and she dropped the bomb before I could even settle in and unpack.
Steffy: You taking this really hard aren't you?
Liam: Heck yeah I am! She left Aspen before we could even remotely sort things out and I thought that once we were back home without any distractions we could finally sit down and work through these issues together. I mean how are we supposed to survive married life if living together before we've even walked the aisle has been such a hassle.
Steffy sits down on the couch opposite Liam and they're both look into each other's eyes, Liam feeling the heat of his feelings towards Steffy starting to intensify attempts to break the eye contact.
Liam: I'm sorry I'm dropping all this on you. You've already put up with so much from me.
Steffy: (moves closer to sit next to Liam on the couch) Liam…you and I have been through so much. You are a good, kind honourable man and anyone woman is lucky to have you. For a while there I was that woman…until I messed it up. I've always told you from the beginning that life with Hope is never going to be smooth sailing, everything that's happened should be enough to show you that this perfect life with Hope really doesn't exist. You never have to feel guilty about venting out to me, I'll always be here for you Liam no matter what happens in a few weeks from now. I'll always have your back.
Liam: I'm so grateful to have you in my life.
Without thinking, Liam cupped Steffy's face and pulled her into a heart stopping sensational kiss that quickly intensified as Steffy put her arms around Liam's neck and tugged at the nape of his hair while Liam's one hand ran its way up and down Steffy's back , his other still cupping her face. They could both feel the heat electrifying in their bodies even more when Steffy laid down and Liam's body was all over her with her one leg in between his and he started kissing her neck, Steffy felt herself losing her breath as he licked that sensitive spot that Liam knew always drove Steffy crazy. Starting to unbutton his shirt and Liam slowly trying to take off Steffy's top while keeping the kisses going, Steffy stopped.
Steffy: Liam what are we doing?
Liam confused as to what was happening and not really wanting to really answer that question went in for another kiss and as much as Steffy enjoyed it, she couldn't do this with Liam.
Steffy: Liam stop!
Liam stopped sensing the annoyance in Steffy's voice and got up to button up his shirt.
Steffy: Look you know better than anyone how much I want us to be together but not like this. You are hurt and angry and confused and you just want to get back at Hope but this…revenge sex won't make anything better, it will just make things worse because what happens after? I go home crushed and confused, you left here feeling torn and guilty and Hope is at her mother's place believing that you two still have a perfect future. Liam you're not a cheater and you not a liar, I want to be with you, I want to make love to you but not like this…as your wife. You know what to do if you want us to be together but this cycle needs to stop, it's only going to hurt everyone in the process. Look I need to go over to the hospital –
Liam: What…what's wrong?
Steffy: No don't worry, sent me an email on my way over here telling me to go fetch my medication and set up a check-up appointment for knee. Hey you gonna be okay?
Liam: Steffy…I'm a big boy, I can handle myself. Look I'm really sorry about what happened –
Steffy: I'm not. Liam when you ready, I'll be here…ALWAYS. I love you.
With that Steffy walks out of Liam's house leaving behind a torn and heavily confused Liam who thought everything would go back to being normal when everyone returned from Aspen instead everything is just one big mess and Steffy's quick visit to the hospital may just change everything.
Coming up: *Steffy makes a shocking discovery
*Liam makes a decision
*Hope starts getting worried
AN: I truly apologise, I cannot write smut to save my life but I'm trying. Your reviews will be deeply appreciated and will serve as motivation for me to continue with the story. Thank you in advance for your support and I truly look forward to writing the next chapter because there is gonna be a few unexpected surprises.
